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Sue Cutler
Being a mother of 3 sons, I had often longed for a daughter. As a Kindergarten Teacher in the Jonathan Alder Schools, I often bonded with certain families. Well, God answered my prayer. My former student and now high school sophomore, Skye Bissell, is the daughter that I always prayed for. We have kept in close contact throughout the years. Trust me. Someday, Skye will publish her own teen devotional. Please, welcome my God-Daughter Skye Bissell as this week’s Spotlight Writer. TAKE OFF YOUR CROWNS DRAMA QUEENS MY TAKE By Skye Bissell Being a 16-year-old girl…
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, so you may discern what is good, pleasing, and the perfect will of God. I was not a typical teenager. I was a lot stronger than many girls my age, and the youngest of 4 siblings. In the first grade, I could do every dance and sang every song from Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. As my older siblings had parties and friends over, there I was in the midst of all of the activities. I also realized at a…
Psalm 119:66-68… Teach me knowledge and good judgement. For I believe in your commands. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. 71-72 It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I might learn your decrees. The law of your mouth is more precious to me than silver or gold. AFFLICTION IS HELL! We’ve all lived it. Trust me my friends in my 68 years, I have been through a lot. Three times within my life…
Weigh Down Workshop with Gracie. On Sept. 28, 1998 I went with Gracie to Columbus Vineyard to attend a Weigh Down Workshop. I had attended a few services prior to this event, and was very fulfilled with its format. Therefore, I was going with great expectations. There were a series of three classes that year. I didn’t lose a lot of weight. However, I lost a ton of baggage. One eve in November, during the last class, we had a Blessing Night. During this event, attending members call upon The Holy Spirit to speak blessings upon one another. As…
As previously revealed, My Granny and mother both had “The Gift of God’s Wisdom.” Oh, you bet they were human, and had their faults; however, they were wise in the spirit. For years, as I rebuilt my life, I prayed for the Gift of Wisdom. The summer of 2000, I began boldly to digest Psalms and Proverbs. I’d sit on my big country porch and read, study, write, and respond. A rather comical incident occurred, once I began my inhalation of The Word. In my dreams, I kept hearing and seeing the words, ”tree of life.” This same…
PS.107:1 Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever. WANNA MAKE YOUR CUP HALF FULL? Everyday, as I do my devotions, I write down something that I’m thankful for. A Gratitude Journal is an amazing tool. Blessings occur daily, when you are a tune to recognizing them. Sometimes they are mammoth: 46 years married to a loving, Christian man. Oh, we’ve had our issues maturing together. However, he is still my greatest blessing, along with our 3 sons, daughter-in-law, and grandsons. Often when we recognize our blessings, they are…
If you have faith as small as a mustard seed Matthew 17:20 Faith-reliance, loyalty, complete trust in God or someone else Faith….I really love this word because it is so interchangeable with trust. The Bible describes the faith of a child as being great. Have you ever watched a young infant, toddler, or preschooler? They will have complete trust in a person during their very early, formative years. They believe the adult when they are told something; they don’t start to ask ‘why’ until they are much closer to age four or…
Proverbs 1:33 But whoever listens to me, lives in safety, and be at ease without fear or harm. 2Timothy1:7 For God has not given us the Spirit of fear, but of love, sound judgment, and a sound mind. The Theme Song from Bonanza Every time I hear the theme song from Bonanza, it takes me back. At 10 years of age going to Granny’s in Ft. Thomas, Ky. was my happy place. Being an artist, I love the paintings that come on the screen as the credits roll. It brings back feelings that only came around when…
Weigh Down Workshop with Gracie. On Sept. 28, 1998 I went with Gracie to Columbus Vineyard to attend a Weigh Down Workshop. I had attended a few services prior to this event, and was very fulfilled with its format. Therefore, I was going with great expectations. There were a series of three classes that year. I didn’t lose a lot of weight. However, I lost a ton of baggage! One evening in November, during the last class, we had a ‘Blessing Night’. During this event, attending members call upon The Holy Spirit to speak blessings upon one…
I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Philippians 4:11 Meditate- to contemplate, to think deeply about and meditate on his law day and night So… complete contentment. That is what happens when we become Christians, right? Wrong!!!! We still have conflict-sometimes we have more because Satan loves to throw things at us to cause us to be discontent. Plus, we have anger issues, moral issues, and so on and so on!!!! Why you ask? Because we are human!!!! God doesn’t promise us an easy life when we accept Christ, instead…
Romans 8:12 Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Jesus Christ; because through the law of the Spirit of Life, I was set free from the law of sin and death. Catholic Guilt Was a Real Deal I’m 68 years young; however, I truly didn’t get the meaning of Grace until I was 50 years old. Praise God, my mother taught me at a young age that Jesus paid the price in full for all my sins. “Right before Jesus died on the cross, He cried out, ‘It is finished!’ It’s the truth…
Why Sue Blogs Well, here I go! God has told me to put myself out there! I will reveal my story in sections with small bits and pieces. Whatever God does with this, is totally His job, not mine. I’m just being obedient. Twenty years ago I had a very defining conversation with Col. Grandpa. While standing under our 400 year old Burr Oak tree in our barn lot I told him, ”Someday, this tree is going to tell a story.” He answered, “Honey, for what it’s worth, entitle it The Erstwhile Acorn.” The following is the preface…
Scripture James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously without finding fault, and it will be given to him. My sister and I have come up with 5 things that reflect the lives and philosophies of our Mother and Grandmother. We call them “ The Granny’s 5 L’s:” Love, Live, Learn, Laugh, and Leave a Legacy. LOVE The scripture in the box says it all: ”Love is patient. Love is kind etc.” Another scripture that really hits close to home is from Proverbs: A friend loves at all times.” I could…
Truly alive at 50 Romans3:22-24 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace, through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.” As my thoughts meander along the path of my spiritual journey, I look back and I have to laugh. The little girl, who was raised with religion and legalism, no longer exists. Twelve years of nuns in the 50’s-60’s, placed a lot of unnecessary stress…
Everything God does will remain forever; there is nothing to add to it and nothing to take from it. Ecclesiastes 3:14 Friendship. There is so much to be said for this wonderful institution God created. I have had friends over the years, they have come and gone, some have stayed true and close, and some have fallen away. Some, have remained quiet through the years, still there, just not ‘up close and personal’ because life sometimes gets in the way. One such friendship, is my friendship with Susie Q: a.k.a.-Susie Cutler. Susie and I…